Butler County, Pennsylvania

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Butler County
U.S. county
County of Butler
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Country United States


SeatButler
Area
 • Total795 sq mi (2,060 km2)
 • Land789 sq mi (2,040 km2)
 • Water6.1 sq mi (16 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total193,763
 • Density240/sq mi (94/km2)
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Butler County is a county located in the western part of the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of the 2020 census, the population was 193,763. The county seat is Butler. The county was created on March 12, 1800, from part of Allegheny County and named after General Richard Butler, a hero of the American Revolutionary War.

Geography[edit | edit source]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 795 square miles (2,060 km²), of which 789 square miles (2,040 km²) is land and 6.1 square miles (16 km²) (0.8%) is water.

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Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of the 2020 census, there were 193,763 people, 76,153 households, and 52,147 families residing in the county. The population density was 245 people per square mile (95/km²). There were 81,138 housing units at an average density of 103 per square mile (40/km²).

Education[edit | edit source]

Butler County is served by several public school districts, including:

The county is also home to Butler County Community College and a branch campus of Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.

Economy[edit | edit source]

The economy of Butler County is diverse, with significant contributions from manufacturing, healthcare, education, and retail. Major employers include Butler Health System, Armstrong Group of Companies, and Westinghouse Electric Company.

Transportation[edit | edit source]

Butler County is served by several major highways, including:

Public transportation is provided by the Butler Transit Authority.

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Cities[edit | edit source]

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Notable people[edit | edit source]

See also[edit | edit source]

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